In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£122,000,000Add to pipeline

The Provision of Agency Operational Workers for the Probation Service

Awarded to Service Care Solutions

Published: Published 21 May 2025
Deadline: Closed 24 April 2026

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Overview

The Ministry of Justice procured agency operational workers for the Probation Service across England and Wales to cover temporary staff shortfalls, including Probation Officers, Senior Probation Officers, Probation Services Officers, Victim Liaison Officers, and Unpaid Work Supervisors across 12 regions and multiple establishment types. The contract, valued at £122 million, was awarded to Service Care Solutions on 30 June 2026, with mobilisation scheduled through October 2026 to replace two expiring provider contracts.

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Ministry of JusticeBuyer
2 live opportunities · 236 awarded contracts
London, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PDNN-2773-HVYN
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Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £122,000,000
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 21 May 2025
Questions by: 10 April 2026
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Award outcome

Awarded value: £122,000,000
Award date: 30 June 2026
Contract period: 2 November 2026 → 1 November 2032

Winner

Service Care Solutions

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Notice history

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Award Update · Contract Update
7 July 2026
Award Update · Contract Update
3 July 2026
Contract
1 July 2026
Tender Update
2 April 2026
Tender Update
11 March 2026
Contract Notice
11 March 2026
Planning Update
30 October 2025
Prior Information Notice
24 October 2025
Planning Update
24 October 2025
Prior Information Notice
7 July 2025
Prior Information Notice
21 May 2025

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